Citric acid - 03878

Code: 03878
Citric acid
Tested according to Ph.Eur., anhydrous, grit
Acidum citricum anhydricum
Tested according to Ph.Eur., anhydrous, grit 
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CAS Number: 77-92-9
Linear Formula: HOC(COOH)(CH2COOH)2
Molar Mass: 192.12 g/mol
Beilstein Registry Number: 782061
EC Number: 201-069-1
MDL Number: MFCD00011669
Catalog Number Packaging Size Container type Price QTY Cart
03878-1KG 1KG PLASTIC BOTTLE Contact
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Specifications

Property Value
Identity (IR) complying
Assay (calculated on the anhydrous basis) 99.5 - 100.5 %
Appearance of the solution complying
Sulfated ash max. 0.1 %
Water (Karl Fischer) max. 1.0 %
Oxalate (as Oxalic acid) max. 360 ppm
Heavy metals (as Pb) max. 10 ppm
Sulfate (SO4) max. 150 ppm
Reaction against H2SO4 complying
Residual solvents complying
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Physical Properties

Property Value
PKa  (1) 3.13, (2) 4.76, (3) 6.4
Form grit
Explosion Limit 8 %, 65 °F
Freezing point 153 - 159 °C
Density 1.67 g/cm3
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Safety Information

Property Value
GHS Classification Harmful
Signal Word Warning
Hazard Statement(s) H319
Precautionary Statement(s) P280